2000 Audi A6: check engine light

6 of the 148 complaints about the 2000 Audi A6 describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 65,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 27 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2026
1
2019
3
2018
1
2017
1
2016
7
2015
1
2014
3
2013
7
2012
7
2008
1
2007
1
2006
2
2005
2
2004
4
2003
10
2002
7
2001
4
2000
6
1999
6
1998
1
1996
3

What owners say

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Electrical · 114,000 miles · MN

The lcd in the instrument cluster which displays any warning lamps was failing. This was a very common problem. Without use of this display I will not know if I have a check engine light, brake failure light or so forth. I know over 100 people with this same problem ,and I am not making this up.

Filed Apr 1, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · NC

I own an audi a6, 2000. The car has been in the shop for over 18 months and 2 1/2 years for a re-accruing check engine light. For over 50,000 miles the car has been serviced by audi and audi only. Recently the car went out of warranty, however the check engine light is still not resolved and both flow and audi have washed there hands of it. In-addition, I just recently lost my 4 and 5 gear and only after I took the car to a different dealer we found that flow audi has been doing bad work on the car such as gluing parts back together (yes, gluing parts on a $55,000 car) and installing vacuum hoses up to the wrong parts. In-addition, they stripped out bolts and left them in place without fixing them, these bolts hold the engine together and in-place. (ask me about my timing belt issue, to long of a story to write on a web-page). The bottom line is audi and flow audi refuse to warranty the car any further, however the check engine light is still not fixed and its showing new codes. I have much more information... Also, ask me about my a4 (better story) flow and audi have cost me over 8,000.00 in the last two months and I have called everyone from the top of flow to the top of audi. There is no customer service and no response. My new mechanic is will to talk as well... There are no lemon laws and there is no one to help the buyer. It seems like no-one will talk to me since im not buying a new car. I really need help and advice.

Filed Feb 25, 2006 · Engine · 78,678 miles · MA

The check engine light came on. The code for the light indicated a failed catalytic converter had failed, this was at 78k miles the dealer said that it must fail again before 80k mile to be cover under warranty. It failed again at 87k mile and now the dealer won't replace it under warranty.

Filed Jun 23, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 52,000 miles · CA

Near total loss of power (intermittent) 17 error codes in obd. New triptonic transmission 1 month after expiration of warentee. Extended warentee never offered by audi. Error codes include throttle housing and cam error. I have spent nearly $7,000 in 10 monthes on mechanical repairs and mechanic says that I need approximatly $6,300 more. Audi said that I can have the dealer run a dignostic at my own expense. Addition to the $6,300 need. Check engine light has constantly come on since purchase. Dealer siad that he advises customer many times to disconnect light. Constant repairs since ownership. Audi is not helpfull.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CO

At 65k miles, my baby daughter and I were driving 70 MPH down vail pass on i70 in colorado when the engine light starts to flash. I then lose all power, brakes and steering due to a total engine and turbo failure. This problem was discovered to be caused by a water pump failure, causing the timing belt to fail, in turn causing the engine to completely seize. Audi refused to take responsibility for all the costs associated with replacing the engine and didn't lend any concern that this is a safety issue. I have researched various consumer sites and have found several comments describing this exact problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

The vehicles check engine light illuminated. The dealer refused to service the vehicle unless the consumer paid out of pocket, although the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service 3 days prior. The consumer paid for the check engine light service, in addition to the defective thermostat, which caused the vehicle to overheat one month after the warranty expired. Subsequently, three days after that service, the check engine light illuminated again. *ak *scc